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Blooming Water Lilies

Question: My neighbor’s water-lilies bloom throughout the summer, but mine bloom for only a short time in early summer. Why?

Answer: Your neighbor’s plants are very probably tropical varieties that have a long blooming season, while yours are hardy and have a very, very short season of bloom. The tropicals, which are killed by winter freezes, usually have longer blooms in a wider color range.

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